Weekly News Update: ‘Princess and the Frog’ Ride Details, ‘Hocus Pocus 2,’ & More!

This week had a little bit of everything in terms of news out of Disney Parks! Among some of this week’s updates, Shanghai Disney Resort reopened following its latest (and hopefully last) pandemic closure, Disney World’s website experienced some hiccups, and we learned new details about the attraction set to replace Splash Mountain.

Here’s everything you might have missed this week:

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure was officially announced as the name of the Princess and the Frog-inspired attraction that is coming to both Disneyland and the Magic Kingdom. Along with learning the name of the ride, and its opening timeframe, we also got a first look at the new outfit Tiana will be wearing on the attraction.
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Why are so many Guests getting “dress coded at Walt Disney World”? We’ve been wondering why Guests continue to be asked to change when entering Disney Parks, despite changes in Disney’s policy and various levels of revealing clothing choices. We took a look at what the Park rules are regarding dress code and why Guests continue to have issues when entering Disney theme parks.
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Perks of being a Disney Resort Guest are beginning to return. Select Disney Resort hotels will once again offer some of the benefits Guests have been missing in this pandemic/post-pandemic era. And, new perks and special offers are continuing to be added. We covered it all, so you can know what to expect when you plan your next vacation.
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Ready for Halloween already? Disney released the teaser trailer for Hocus Pocus 2 (2022)! The all-new film featuring the return of the Sanderson Sisters will be released this fall on Disney+ and the trailer looks great! The sequel to the 1993 Disney classic is sure to offer a healthy dose of fun and nostalgia and we can’t wait to watch it.
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We can’t wrap up the week without mentioning the launch of the Disney Wish by Disney Cruise Line, and the elusive $5,000 Kaiburr Crystal cocktail that came along with it. The week also included news on returning character experiences at Walt Disney World, one show that just might be closing permantly based on Disney’s latest update, and a competitor that could take the place of Disney’s former Spirit of Aloha dinner show.

All caught up on Disney news? We’ll be back next week with more updates from Walt Disney World and beyond. Enjoy the weekend!